Police in Uvalde had rifles earlier than previously known, report says
Multiple Uvalde police officers armed with rifles and at least one ballistic shield stood and waited in the elementary school hallway for nearly an hour while a gunman carried out a massacre of 19 children and two teachers. The Texas police chief condemned the police response as an "abject failure," saying officers could have stopped the gunman 3 minutes after he entered the building.
Multiple Uvalde police officers armed with rifles and at least one ballistic shield stood and waited in the elementary school hallway for nearly an hour while a gunman carried out a massacre of 19 children and two teachers. The Texas police chief condemned the police response as an "abject failure," saying officers could have stopped the gunman 3 minutes after he entered the building.
Texas police commander: Uvalde police could've ended rampage early on
The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.
The police commander made the comments while giving testimony during a committee hearing on the deadly school shooting that left 2 teachers and 19 children dead.
Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
No, Texas can’t legally secede from the U.S., despite popular myth
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
The theme of independence has recurred throughout the history of Texas, which was a republic from 1836–45. But the Civil War established that a state cannot secede.
Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'
A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.
A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.
3 late Uvalde elementary students honored during baseball game
Three elementary students, who tragically lost their lives during a massacre in Uvalde, Texas were honored during a baseball game over the weekend.
Three elementary students, who tragically lost their lives during a massacre in Uvalde, Texas were honored during a baseball game over the weekend.
Man wanted for allegedly killing ex-girlfriend's 9-year-old daughter arrested, claims he didn't do it
A man, who was wanted for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend and killing her 9-year-old daughter, is now in police custody.
A man, who was wanted for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend and killing her 9-year-old daughter, is now in police custody.
Houston 4-year-old gets 'unintentional vasectomy' during hernia surgery
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
A Texas family is suing a Houston hospital and doctor after the family’s 4-year-old received an unintended vasectomy during surgery.
Dallas man bought nearly 100 guns to illegally sell to others, DOJ alleges
A federal indictment alleges 31-year-old Demontre Hackworth bought nearly 100 firearms from licensed dealers without having to go through a background check because he had a state “license to carry.” Then, he illegally sold them to other people.
A federal indictment alleges 31-year-old Demontre Hackworth bought nearly 100 firearms from licensed dealers without having to go through a background check because he had a state “license to carry.” Then, he illegally sold them to other people.
Alligator avoids charges, suspect arrested following car chase in Michigan
Lake County officers in Michigan find an alligator as the passenger of the vehicle involved in a car chase.
Lake County officers in Michigan find an alligator as the passenger of the vehicle involved in a car chase.
Cat faces off with coyote on Texas porch in wild video: ‘He was a fighter’
“He was a fighter and luckily the coyote was a skittish pup,” Surfside, Texas resident Tony Gray told FOX Television Stations after seeing the scene unfold.
“He was a fighter and luckily the coyote was a skittish pup,” Surfside, Texas resident Tony Gray told FOX Television Stations after seeing the scene unfold.
Kaitlin Armstrong: Austin love triangle murder suspect manhunt intensifies as Marshals receive dozens of tips
Now-retired longtime U.S. Marshals boss Lenny DePaul explains what manhunt's new 'major case' status means for search for Kaitlin Armstrong
Now-retired longtime U.S. Marshals boss Lenny DePaul explains what manhunt's new 'major case' status means for search for Kaitlin Armstrong
'Baby Holly', found alive 42 years after parents' murders, was left at church: Texas officials
"Baby Holly" has been found alive 42 years after her parents were found murdered in a wooded area of Houston. Texas officials said she was dropped off at an Arizona church decades ago by two women who identified themselves as members of a nomadic religious group.
"Baby Holly" has been found alive 42 years after her parents were found murdered in a wooded area of Houston. Texas officials said she was dropped off at an Arizona church decades ago by two women who identified themselves as members of a nomadic religious group.
Mysterious figure spotted outside Amarillo Zoo; city asking for public's help identifying
Authorities are letting the public take their best guess on what the mysterious figure caught on camera outside the City of Amarillo Zoo.
Authorities are letting the public take their best guess on what the mysterious figure caught on camera outside the City of Amarillo Zoo.
'Baby Holly' found alive 42 years after her parents were murdered in Houston
42 years after her parents were murdered in a wooded area of Houston, Texas, Baby Holly has been found alive.
42 years after her parents were murdered in a wooded area of Houston, Texas, Baby Holly has been found alive.
North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.
Canceled for convenience: North Texas family loses home after builder backs out without warning
A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who's buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder's contract they were required to sign left them with virtually no protection.
A North Texas family says they have a warning for anyone who's buying a home from a builder. Just days before closing on their forever home, their builder backed out. Turns out the builder's contract they were required to sign left them with virtually no protection.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Texas woman wanted for cyclist's murder still at large, U.S. Marshals offer reward
The U.S. Marshals are now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Kaitlin Armstrong's arrest. Armstrong is the prime suspect in the murder of cyclist Moriah Wilson.
The U.S. Marshals are now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Kaitlin Armstrong's arrest. Armstrong is the prime suspect in the murder of cyclist Moriah Wilson.
Mom gives birth to identical twins 3 days apart in Texas: 'Very uncommon'
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.
Carmen Martinez of Winters, Texas, gave birth to twin girls, Gabby and Bella, days apart.